Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS
 39.13°N 95.66°W
7:41 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
8am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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